In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Garmin fēnix 7S Solar. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Product Type | Sport watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Width | 50 mm | - |
| Height | 50 mm | - |
| Depth | 16.8 mm | - |
| Weight | 81 g | - |
| Body Details | - | With band: 63 g Case only: 47 g |
| Body Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking Data | Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor |
| Notifications | SMS, social apps, incoming calls | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| CONNECTIVITY | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Type | LED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 320 x 300 pixels | 240 x 240 pixels |
| Screen Size | - | 1.2" |
| Screen Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) |
| INPUT DEVICE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 42 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Type | Sapphire crystal | - |
| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | White | Rose gold | Slate grey |
| BAND | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | 24 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 130-220 mm | 108-182 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | Silicone |
| Band Colour | White | Light sand | Black |
| STORAGE | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 16 GB |
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| BATTERY | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Life | 14 day(s) | - |
| Battery Life Details | Watch mode - up to 14 days Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours |
Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Suunto 9 | Garmin fēnix 7S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Charging/data cable |
|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Software | SuuntoPlus | - |
| Compliant Standards | MIL-STD 810H | - |
| SAR Value | - | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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